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Unsuccessful 1 Is Around Take It Over Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ABORTIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ABORTIVE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ABORTIVE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Failing to accomplish an intended result noun
- • That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion.
- • A fruitless effort or issue.
- • A medicine to which is attributed the property of causing abortion, abortifacient. verb
- • To cause an abortion; to render without fruit. adjective
- • Produced by abortion; born prematurely and therefore unnatural.
- • Coming to nothing; failing in its effect; miscarrying; fruitless; unsuccessful.
- • Imperfectly formed or developed; rudimentary; sterile.
- • (pharmaceutical effect) causing abortion; abortifacient
- • Cutting short; acting to halt or slow the progress (of a disease).
- • Made from the skin of a still-born animal.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The team's abortive attempt at reaching the summit was halted by a severe storm."
- • "Her abortive efforts to start her own business ended in failure."
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| The Guardian Cryptic16 Feb 2001 | Across 20 | |
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